MK3 AUTO GEAR BOXES????

[DOUBLECAB]

Hi Guys....a quick question (or 2)...my daughters 96 mk3 has shat the auto gearbox.............
1. Are all mk3 & mk 4 auto gearboxes interchangeable?

2. What is her cheapest best option?


Regards....Doublecab

[DVR68U]

loon wake up , dblcab talk to loon he'll set u up

[20v kit car]

to answer the question 96 models are not interchangable with mk4 golf...how many k's has the 96 box done? what is the reason for it to**** itself..what does it do in the change? has it lost drive ? as these box's display symptoms that are not always a worst case senerio.,..has a VAG 1552 or similar been hooked up to read the fault? only trying to help as a mis diagnosis may cost you ! cheers steve

[DOUBLECAB]

to answer the question 96 models are not interchangable with mk4 golf...how many k's has the 96 box done? what is the reason for it to**** itself..what does it do in the change? has it lost drive ? as these box's display symptoms that are not always a worst case senerio.,..has a VAG 1552 or similar been hooked up to read the fault? only trying to help as a mis diagnosis may cost you ! cheers steve

Hi..according to the mechanic...the gearbox radiater/cooler coroded and allowed coolant to enter the gearbox which caused it to malfunction.....he then drained the residue/sludge and obtained a 2nd hand radiator/cooler and after adding new auto gearbox fluid and fitting the new gearbox cooler/radiator he was hoping it was not 'f**ked.....however according to him it is 'f**ked".....has done approx 160ks.

The gearbox went into 2nd gear 'limp home mode' prior to the mechanic making his diagnosis.

Does this help ??

[Golf Loon]

I`ve got an auto box from a 80,000km 1995 car that had a front end shunt. The car was perfect prior to the accident, I even drove it home. Yours for $500. 0423 051737 Cheers

[Golfwise]

Cheap fix that.
Go for it.

As usual its the servicing that is the cause as generally VW trans are pretty sturdy.

[Golf Loon]

Thaks man, I reckon its a bargain and only cos I have no place for autos in my life. They cost $2000 from the wreckers.

[20v kit car]

Mat your g/box is cheap ..they are worth a lot more ...but to answer the prob...water in a auto is bad news..survival rate is low ....but the electronics of the shift need to be reset this is done via a dia system VAG style...so there is still a climmer of hope but a $500 bucks safer and less hassel to go with mat...again the auto will needx to be adapted to the ecu vai the VW system 1552/1551 or VAS..cheers hope this helps ..call me on more clarification cheers steve 0400356057

[imported_brackie]

Smug...

Oh, Jeez... I'm glad I have a '78 MANUAL diesel!

[Golf Loon]

I also have the electronic wiring loom and computer for the auto if that helps

[DOUBLECAB]

I`ve got an auto box from a 80,000km 1995 car that had a front end shunt. The car was perfect prior to the accident, I even drove it home. Yours for $500. 0423 051737 Cheers

Hi Golf loon...sorry I have been slow responding.....daughter is still in shock and in greater shock after checking her bank balance

Anyway ...just another question re your box....I assume u drove home after the 'shunt' with no probs as I have been told that auto boxes can end up with major probs after a 'accident' due to the impact??

Regards Doublecab

[Golf Loon]

No, I bought the car from the 1st owner after the shunt and drove it in and out the driveway and round the block several times before taking it apart. It probably started and drove 6 or 7 times after the accident and before I dismantled the car. It looked funny actually, as the car had no front and i had a Mk1 radiator hooked up for testing purposes.

It actually didn`t have a very heavy shunt and it was on the other side from the gearbox. The only thing you need to swop over from your old box is the transmission oil cooler, as this one has a damaged outlet. Its an easy swop and a new one is not expensive if you`d rather do that.

I have a few people chasing this box and wanna get rid of it, as I need the space. 1st in best dressed. I can help with Sydney Metro delivery. Pm me.

[DOUBLECAB]

Hi Golf loon....just getting round to touching base....gearbox arrived on pallett and is still on pallett.....mechanic has been snowed under....tells us will do job next week.....daughter is spitting chips


Let U know of results when gearbox has been fitted.

Regards....Doublecab.

[Golf Loon]

Glad it got there safely. It will taste even sweeter when your daughter finally gets to drive her car again

[DOUBLECAB]

Hi Golf Loon...appears we have a prob with the gearbox....mechanic removed old box from daughters 1995 Golf today and noticed the box is different to your '1995' box.......also the electrics (connections) are totally different..the spare ECU we got off U is also different to the one in the car ....mechanic thinks your box may be a earlier one.

Await your advises.

Doublecab.